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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,106.72, 66,159.84 and 16,026.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,106.72, 66,159.84 and 16,026.72 is: 24,039.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,106.72 : 66,159.84 = 16,026.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,106.72/66,159.84 = 16,026.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,106.72x = 66,159.84 × 16,026.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,106.72x = 1,060,325,230.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,325,230.92/44,106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,039.99

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